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Sep 22, 2012

opinions please!! i need you!

we are trying to decide on a few details in our new house, and i would love to get
YOUR opinions on things! (my husband and i have had some discussions on what
to include on the house, and what to omit...)

will you p-l-e-a-s-e, please  take a minute to fill it out?

click here.

thanks a ton!
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24 comments:

  1. Sue ErnetaSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    These questions were fun to answer. Will you please let us know what everyone else said? I'm totally curious!
    Thanks!
    Sue
    sueathome.com

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    1. autumnSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:25 AM

      definitely! i am going to wait until monday or tuesday to collect and analyze the results and then i will write a post on the results.

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  2. KimSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    I answered the questions according to my family and our needs.But honestly, I could have answered "it depends," to nearly every question. It depends on your family and your needs. I have little kids that like to bathe in our big master bath. Our family rarely watches movies and would not use a media room but every one in awhile. We don't have pets that could potentially scratch a wood floor. I use our double ovens about once a year because I'm not a big cook. So my suggestion (and you know this better than most having been through this process a few times now) is to just consider your family needs and build to fit. Good luck! I'm excited to see to process!

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    1. autumnSeptember 22, 2012 at 11:28 AM

      i totally agree. i know what i want and what is important to me, but my husband and i are always talking about resale and what other people want. i kinda feel like our other houses were built with resale specifically in mind, and i would rather have what works for ME in this house....but i also don't want to do something that would prohibit others from buying the house. i agree that it really is about what WE need...

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  3. KellySeptember 22, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    All I know is that one of my "must haves" for my next house is a larger laundry room, with a sink. Even if it's just a small sink!

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  4. azandersensSeptember 22, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Our house has a microwave/convection oven in addition to the regular oven. I love that I can have extra oven space when entertaining, but I think that two full-sized ovens are a waste.

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  5. HeidiSeptember 22, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Some thoughts from our house...I would gladly trade two sinks for one in the master bathroom for some drawer space in the vanity...Go with one large closet in the master, if he doesn't have a lot of clothes and she does, hers will always be full and his will seem empty assuming they are similar size...Our entire first floor is wood flooring (with the exception of the back entry) including the kitchen. I love the seamless look of it and the rooms flow together nicely. However, when we first moved in, our "new" refrigerator leaked where the ice maker attached to the water line. We did not know this for several weeks. When we finally figured it out, the wood and some of the drywall were already damaged. It was a mess to repair.

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    1. JuliaSeptember 23, 2012 at 12:37 PM

      I agree with this. Our wood floor in front of /under our fridge is warped because of our kids using the water dispenser in the front of it. I would do tile next time.

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    2. autumnSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:07 PM

      totally agree with everything! i love the look of hardwood everywhere. i know that warming could be an issue with leaking appliances, but if you have a major leak, its going to do a lot of damage--even if you opt for tile! great feedback! thank you!

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    3. Rasmussen FamilySeptember 23, 2012 at 10:48 PM

      That's why laminate wood floors are genius. You can get the look of hardwood without the maintenance

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I answered all the questions but I agree that "it depends", specially considering the target population for the neighborhood your house is at. We, for instance live at an area with no schools close by, so most residents are "empty nesters " or retirees, features like bunk rooms and designated home theater would be probably unnecessary. In this specific neighborhood having a designated Gym space is a must though.

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  7. WendySeptember 23, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    If you can afford it, QUARTZITE counter tops.

    We have granite, the mottled brown/beige variety, in our kitchen. I hate it. Everyone thinks that hiding messes is good, but I have to actually run my bare hand over the stone as I'm wiping up to make sure I got everything. I'd much rather have a counter top that shows the crud so that I can make sure it's clean more easily.

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    1. autumnSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:04 PM

      such great feedback. i have to admit that i am partial to natural stone, but i agree that i want a more simple, less mottled looking stone. if budget will allow, i will definitely look into quartzite.

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2012 at 10:40 AM

      For me, it's not about hiding mess. It's about heat resistance. I can (and have for almost 20 years) put hot-from-the-oven pans right on my granite counters--which I don't seal, btw--and they still look new. Can Quartzite stand up to high heat, or does the resin holding it together limit that?

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I does all depend on your needs, although I wish we had put in two sinks in our masterbath. Two medicine cabinets means more storage and less on the counter.

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    1. autumnSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:05 PM

      i agree that two sinks are optimal, but we may not have room...and if push comes to shove, i would opt for one sink and more storage. great feedback!

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2012 at 10:52 AM

      I put those flip out sink front trays in our bathroom. They hold toothpaste and floss. I'd do two sinks, a taller cabinet, and put shallow storage somewhere else--Kohler displayed a floor to ceiling medicine cabinet, which I thought was genius, although *I* might not want a floor to ceiling mirror in the bathroom!

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  9. JuliaSeptember 23, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Yes, Please post the results! I would love to know! You are great, thanks for the emails, we all love what you do!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    I agree, microwave convection acting as the second oven is a great second oven. I particularly like having a smaller oven that heats up quickly. Every house needs a tub but those gigantic ones are well, tacky. They are a pain to clean, use too much hot water and remind me of those Paul Bunion sofas. I adore the tiles that mimick hardwood.

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  11. Annie Vincent InteriorsSeptember 23, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Can't wait to see the results!

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  12. Rasmussen FamilySeptember 23, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    We just built a house and are closing this week after a long wait! Our realtor gave us a few really good tips in deciding what to include: what will give the best ROI (return on investment), what will appeal to the largest demographic, and keep the options within the range of the nearby market i.e. don't go so custom you won't ever be able to sell the house.
    We ultimately decided on rock exterior, thats what the HOA required, sink in laundry, laminate hardwood floors throughout the main (sticking to one flooring throughout is easier to sell), double vanities in the master, a separate tub and shower in master, a door from bedroom to the ensuite, single walk in closet, single oven. We wanted to stay in the lower end of the price ranges of our neighborhood but also have nice features. Good luck deciding

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  13. Rasmussen FamilySeptember 23, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    PS your lot looks strikingly similar to one we looked at in Traverse Mountain...

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  14. kellySeptember 24, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    If you choose to go with granite, have it honed (?) so it's not shiny
    and looks like quartz for a fraction of the price.

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    PS: Kudos to the two ovens, one convection and the other a regular oven. You could also add a microwave drawer in the island or a space for a regular microwave there.

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